Tag: mindfulness

“Had hopes – I could go deeper in my personal growth experience with this retreat. I feel relaxed, my meditation is deeper and more serene. Aware that Buddhism is not my path to growth. I had high expectations that deeply moving insights would come. But this experience seems to be about ‘what is’ and cultivating positivity to ‘what is’ […]

“I feel… A lot more relaxed about my addictions. I don’t feel the strong compulsions any more. I feel a small one after the thought but now I understand that my thoughts aren’t permanent, I choose to be kind to myself and can let it go.” [easymedia-slider-one med=”1474″] “I feel… Richer, feel excited. I liked this retreat because… It […]

“I feel very certain that recovery is my path and that the sitting will only strengthen my resolve. By being present in the now and by staying in the present no matter how hard it may be physically or emotionally or mentally – it keeps me sober. The retreat was more than I’d hoped for and covered all the topics […]

“I have another tool to add to my AA toolbox. I’ve been aware of mindfulness and loving-kindness the quite a while and now I have a deeper understanding of how this practice will enable me to find another level of peace and serenity.” [easymedia-slider-one med=”1316″] “I’m feeling lighter, and my mind feels cleared. I’m starting to understand […]

“I am feeling… Very good… Retreat reaffirms some issues especially about following my own intuitions, path etc. Feel relaxed, revived, re-energised.” [easymedia-slider-one med=”1453″] “I am feeling… Grateful, breathing in and out, moving forward a step at a time.” “I liked the retreat because… It was just so unexpected; I loved the freedom, flexibility; Vince you are […]

“I feel strong, renewed, positive and optimistic. I feel a deep sense of gratitude for all of the wonderful things in my life and a sense of joy which I have not felt before. I have never understood concept of self-love until this retreat because I could not see anything about myself to love, because my standards about what was lovable […]

“Definitely got to have a good look inside my own head. Able to understand a lot of the chaos. Able to let go of some old ghosts. Able to be a lot more forgiving of myself and all around me. Able to change some of the fear and confusion into love and kindness. Did get to do a lot of […]

“I really enjoyed the ‘Sit-and-Share’, and just the time to be able to practice different forms of meditation while in recovery. I really thank you for your beautiful program, this has helped a lot. Many blessings.” [easymedia-slider-one med=”1507″] “Yes. I’ve been inspired to continue my practice and to go for an intensive retreat (10 days) someday.” […]

33C in the shade but it was an interesting and rewarding retreat in so many ways 🙂 [easymedia-slider-one med=”856″] The second ‘Hungry Ghost’ retreat was over 3-days at New Life Foundation (international mindfulness community) in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand.

The 1st Hungry Ghost Mindful Recovery Retreat Mindful Recovery Retreat at the Barn Buddhist Rural Retreat: This inaugural ‘Sajja & Sila Retreat’ was a very special week that I shall never forget. May your Sajja always be strong, May your Sajja never be broken, May your Sajja protect you from danger, May your Sajja bring you all the gifts you […]